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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.20, 185.16 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.20, 185.16 and 92.66 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.20 : 185.16 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.20/185.16 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.20x = 185.16 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.20x = 17,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156.93/123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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