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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.49, 170.40 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.49, 170.40 and 92.53 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.49 : 170.40 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.49/170.40 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.49x = 170.40 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.49x = 15,767.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767.11/123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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