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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 185.20 and 77.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 185.20 and 77.75 is: 116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 185.20 = 77.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/185.20 = 77.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 185.20 × 77.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 14,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,399.30/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.77

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