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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 170.99 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 170.99 and 96.34 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 170.99 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/170.99 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 170.99 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 16,472.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,472.27/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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