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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 185.85 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 185.85 and 93.47 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 185.85 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/185.85 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 185.85 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 17,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370.47/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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