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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 171.04 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 171.04 and 91.30 is: 125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 171.04 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/171.04 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 171.04 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 15,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,615.95/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.98

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