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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 169.83 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 169.83 and 92.04 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 169.83 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/169.83 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 169.83 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 15,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631.15/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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