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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 185.63 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 185.63 and 93.06 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 185.63 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/185.63 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 185.63 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 17,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274.26/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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