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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.21, 185.97 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.21, 185.97 and 93.68 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.21 : 185.97 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.21/185.97 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.21x = 185.97 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.21x = 17,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,421.61/124.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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