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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 185.80 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 185.80 and 93.43 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 185.80 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/185.80 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 185.80 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 17,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359.29/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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