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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 185.52 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 185.52 and 93.18 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 185.52 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/185.52 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 185.52 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 17,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,286.75/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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