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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 184.45 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 184.45 and 92.60 is: 138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 184.45 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/184.45 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 184.45 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 17,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078.92/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.58

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