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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.03, 170.02 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.03, 170.02 and 92.04 is: 127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.03 : 170.02 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.03/170.02 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.03x = 170.02 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.03x = 15,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,648.64/123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.19

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