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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.43, 170.07 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.43, 170.07 and 95.77 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.43 : 170.07 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.43/170.07 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.43x = 170.07 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.43x = 16,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,287.60/123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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