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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 169.95 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 169.95 and 97.08 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 169.95 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/169.95 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 169.95 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 16,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,498.75/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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