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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.59, 185.14 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.59, 185.14 and 94.73 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.59 : 185.14 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.59/185.14 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.59x = 185.14 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.59x = 17,538.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538.31/123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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