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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.59, 185.25 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.59, 185.25 and 93.07 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.59 : 185.25 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.59/185.25 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.59x = 185.25 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.59x = 17,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,240.76/123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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