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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 170.28 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 170.28 and 92.37 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 170.28 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/170.28 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 170.28 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 15,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,728.76/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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