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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.21, 170.13 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.21, 170.13 and 95.55 is: 131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.21 : 170.13 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.21/170.13 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.21x = 170.13 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.21x = 16,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255.92/123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.94

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