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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.28, 170.14 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.28, 170.14 and 92.14 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.28 : 170.14 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.28/170.14 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.28x = 170.14 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.28x = 15,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,677.64/123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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