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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.45, 170.25 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.45, 170.25 and 95.76 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.45 : 170.25 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.45/170.25 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.45x = 170.25 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.45x = 16,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303.14/123.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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