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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.41, 170.33 and 92.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.41, 170.33 and 92.00 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.41 : 170.33 = 92.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.41/170.33 = 92.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.41x = 170.33 × 92.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.41x = 15,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,669.05/123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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