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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.66, 185.15 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.66, 185.15 and 94.91 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.66 : 185.15 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.66/185.15 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.66x = 185.15 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.66x = 17,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571.90/123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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