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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 185.22 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 185.22 and 94.77 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 185.22 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/185.22 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 185.22 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 17,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,553.30/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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