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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.37, 184.64 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.37, 184.64 and 92.72 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.37 : 184.64 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.37/184.64 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.37x = 184.64 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.37x = 17,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,119.36/123.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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