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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 186.28 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 186.28 and 75.92 is: 114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 186.28 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/186.28 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 186.28 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 14,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142.38/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.13

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