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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 185.91 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 185.91 and 95.62 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 185.91 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/185.91 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 185.91 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 17,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,776.71/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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