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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 185.84 and 62.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 185.84 and 62.17 is: 93.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 185.84 = 62.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/185.84 = 62.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 185.84 × 62.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 11,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,554.18/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.23

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