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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 185.99 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 185.99 and 93.58 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 185.99 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/185.99 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 185.99 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 17,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404.94/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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