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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 185.49 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 185.49 and 93.24 is: 139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 185.49 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/185.49 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 185.49 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 17,295.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295.09/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.61

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