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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 186.10 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 186.10 and 76.14 is: 114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 186.10 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/186.10 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 186.10 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 14,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,169.46/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.33

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