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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 185.05 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 185.05 and 41.11 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 185.05 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/185.05 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 185.05 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 7,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606.61/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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