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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.20, 169.92 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.20, 169.92 and 96.96 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.20 : 169.92 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.20/169.92 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.20x = 169.92 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.20x = 16,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475.44/123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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