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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.82, 170.80 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.82, 170.80 and 92.75 is: 127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.82 : 170.80 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.82/170.80 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.82x = 170.80 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.82x = 15,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,840.61/123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.94

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