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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 185.55 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 185.55 and 93.40 is: 139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 185.55 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/185.55 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 185.55 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 17,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,329.90/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.84

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