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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 171.13 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 171.13 and 92.89 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 171.13 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/171.13 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 171.13 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 15,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,896.27/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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