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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 185.42 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 185.42 and 92.78 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 185.42 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/185.42 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 185.42 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 17,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203.27/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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