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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 170.49 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 170.49 and 95.86 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 170.49 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/170.49 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 170.49 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 16,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343.17/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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