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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 170.98 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 170.98 and 96.24 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 170.98 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/170.98 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 170.98 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 16,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455.12/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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