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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 184.59 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 184.59 and 92.62 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 184.59 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/184.59 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 184.59 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 17,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096.26/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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