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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.23, 186.16 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.23, 186.16 and 93.77 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.23 : 186.16 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.23/186.16 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.23x = 186.16 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.23x = 17,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456.22/124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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