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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.15, 184.04 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.15, 184.04 and 92.37 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.15 : 184.04 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.15/184.04 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.15x = 184.04 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.15x = 17,000.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000.35/123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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