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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.86, 186.56 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.86, 186.56 and 92 is: 138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.86 : 186.56 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.86/186.56 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.86x = 186.56 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.86x = 17,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,163.52/123.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.57

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