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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 186.26 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 186.26 and 93.44 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 186.26 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/186.26 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 186.26 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 17,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403.67/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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