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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 184.69 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 184.69 and 92.50 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 184.69 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/184.69 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 184.69 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 17,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083.48/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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