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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 186.03 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 186.03 and 104.76 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 186.03 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/186.03 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 186.03 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 19,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,488.50/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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