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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 185.39 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 185.39 and 93.22 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 185.39 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/185.39 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 185.39 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 17,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281.59/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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