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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 185.20 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 185.20 and 91.52 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 185.20 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/185.20 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 185.20 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 16,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,949.50/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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