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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 185.94 and 75.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 185.94 and 75.76 is: 113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 185.94 = 75.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/185.94 = 75.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 185.94 × 75.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 14,086.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,086.81/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.64

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