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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 171.14 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 171.14 and 96.44 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 171.14 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/171.14 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 171.14 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 16,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504.74/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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