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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.75, 170.56 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.75, 170.56 and 96.01 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.75 : 170.56 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.75/170.56 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.75x = 170.56 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.75x = 16,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375.47/123.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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