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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 184.95 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 184.95 and 94.47 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 184.95 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/184.95 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 184.95 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 17,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472.23/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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