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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.03, 169.93 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.03, 169.93 and 92.08 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.03 : 169.93 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.03/169.93 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.03x = 169.93 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.03x = 15,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,647.04/123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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