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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.30, 170.19 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.30, 170.19 and 92.31 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.30 : 170.19 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.30/170.19 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.30x = 170.19 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.30x = 15,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,710.24/123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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