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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.38, 185.04 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.38, 185.04 and 94.46 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.38 : 185.04 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.38/185.04 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.38x = 185.04 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.38x = 17,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.88/123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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