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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.64, 184.70 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.64, 184.70 and 94.74 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.64 : 184.70 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.64/184.70 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.64x = 184.70 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.64x = 17,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498.48/123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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