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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.77, 185.87 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.77, 185.87 and 92.93 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.77 : 185.87 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.77/185.87 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.77x = 185.87 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.77x = 17,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271.68/123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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