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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 185.93 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 185.93 and 100.07 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 185.93 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/185.93 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 185.93 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 18,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606.02/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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