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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.82, 185.83 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.82, 185.83 and 92.94 is: 139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.82 : 185.83 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.82/185.83 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.82x = 185.83 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.82x = 17,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271.04/123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.49

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