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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 185.06 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 185.06 and 94.64 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 185.06 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/185.06 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 185.06 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 17,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,514.08/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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