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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 184.26 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 184.26 and 92.76 is: 138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 184.26 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/184.26 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 184.26 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 17,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091.96/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.55

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