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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 170.12 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 170.12 and 95.54 is: 131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 170.12 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/170.12 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 170.12 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 16,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251.94/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.89

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