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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.45, 170.42 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.45, 170.42 and 95.22 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.45 : 170.42 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.45/170.42 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.45x = 170.42 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.45x = 16,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,227.39/123.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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