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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.35, 185.07 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.35, 185.07 and 74.70 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.35 : 185.07 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.35/185.07 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.35x = 185.07 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.35x = 13,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,824.73/123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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