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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 170.06 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 170.06 and 95.83 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 170.06 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/170.06 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 170.06 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 16,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296.85/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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