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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 185.96 and 63.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 185.96 and 63.09 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 185.96 = 63.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/185.96 = 63.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 185.96 × 63.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 11,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,732.22/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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