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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 170.03 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 170.03 and 92.07 is: 127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 170.03 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/170.03 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 170.03 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 15,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,654.89/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.08

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