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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.40, 184.72 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.40, 184.72 and 93.08 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.40 : 184.72 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.40/184.72 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.40x = 184.72 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.40x = 17,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,193.74/123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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