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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 169.83 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 169.83 and 92.34 is: 127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 169.83 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/169.83 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 169.83 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 15,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682.10/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.09

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