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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.85, 171 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.85, 171 and 92.80 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.85 : 171 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.85/171 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.85x = 171 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.85x = 15,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,868.80/123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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