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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 185.02 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 185.02 and 75.16 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 185.02 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/185.02 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 185.02 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 13,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,906.10/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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