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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.15, 185.00 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.15, 185.00 and 92.85 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.15 : 185.00 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.15/185.00 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.15x = 185.00 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.15x = 17,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176.79/123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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