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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 185.62 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 185.62 and 93.32 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 185.62 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/185.62 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 185.62 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 17,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,322.06/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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