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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 170.50 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 170.50 and 92.56 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 170.50 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/170.50 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 170.50 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 15,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,780.82/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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