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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 186.06 and 63.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 186.06 and 63.14 is: 94.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 186.06 = 63.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/186.06 = 63.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 186.06 × 63.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 11,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,746.90/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.82

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