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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.59, 170.40 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.59, 170.40 and 92.49 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.59 : 170.40 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.59/170.40 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.59x = 170.40 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.59x = 15,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,760.96/123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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