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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 170.19 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 170.19 and 92.22 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 170.19 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/170.19 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 170.19 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 15,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,694.92/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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