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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.21, 169.90 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.21, 169.90 and 95.51 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.21 : 169.90 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.21/169.90 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.21x = 169.90 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.21x = 16,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,227.33/123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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