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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.53, 170.38 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.53, 170.38 and 95.98 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.53 : 170.38 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.53/170.38 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.53x = 170.38 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.53x = 16,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,353.07/123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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