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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.50, 170.55 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.50, 170.55 and 95.96 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.50 : 170.55 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.50/170.55 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.50x = 170.55 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.50x = 16,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,366.40/123.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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