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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.64 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.64 and 123.44 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.64 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.64 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.64 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 22,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,915.40/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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