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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 169.89 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 169.89 and 95.47 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 169.89 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/169.89 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 169.89 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 16,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,218.55/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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