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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 185.46 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 185.46 and 93.31 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 185.46 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/185.46 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 185.46 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 17,305.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305.27/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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