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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 186 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 186 and 69.04 is: 103.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 186 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/186 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 186 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 12,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,841.44/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.61

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