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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 186.03 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 186.03 and 92.10 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 186.03 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/186.03 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 186.03 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 17,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133.36/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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