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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 185.90 and 63.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 185.90 and 63.09 is: 94.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 185.90 = 63.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/185.90 = 63.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 185.90 × 63.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 11,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,728.43/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.64

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