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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.29, 184.97 and 42.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.29, 184.97 and 42.14 is: 63.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.29 : 184.97 = 42.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.29/184.97 = 42.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.29x = 184.97 × 42.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.29x = 7,793.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793.93/123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.21

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