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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 185 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 185 and 74.91 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 185 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/185 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 185 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 13,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,858.35/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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