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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 184.75 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 184.75 and 94.43 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 184.75 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/184.75 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 184.75 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 17,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445.47/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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