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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 185.72 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 185.72 and 93.44 is: 139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 185.72 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/185.72 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 185.72 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 17,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,352.28/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.92

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