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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 170.91 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 170.91 and 96.25 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 170.91 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/170.91 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 170.91 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 16,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,450.09/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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