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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.60, 170.44 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.60, 170.44 and 95.92 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.60 : 170.44 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.60/170.44 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.60x = 170.44 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.60x = 16,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,348.60/123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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