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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 185.16 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 185.16 and 93.24 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 185.16 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/185.16 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 185.16 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 17,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264.32/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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