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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 185.49 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 185.49 and 95.15 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 185.49 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/185.49 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 185.49 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 17,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,649.37/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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