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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 170.04 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 170.04 and 95.48 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 170.04 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/170.04 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 170.04 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 16,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235.42/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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