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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.49, 184.84 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.49, 184.84 and 94.71 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.49 : 184.84 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.49/184.84 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.49x = 184.84 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.49x = 17,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,506.20/123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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