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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 184.48 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 184.48 and 92.75 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 184.48 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/184.48 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 184.48 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 17,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,109.37/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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