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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 185.63 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 185.63 and 62.91 is: 94.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 185.63 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/185.63 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 185.63 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 11,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,677.67/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.30

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