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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.05, 184.59 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.05, 184.59 and 41.87 is: 62.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.05 : 184.59 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.05/184.59 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.05x = 184.59 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.05x = 7,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,729.24/123.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.81

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