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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 171.26 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 171.26 and 96.69 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 171.26 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/171.26 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 171.26 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 16,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,558.65/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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