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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.83, 170.78 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.83, 170.78 and 96.15 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.83 : 170.78 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.83/170.78 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.83x = 170.78 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.83x = 16,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,420.66/123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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