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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.38, 185.02 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.38, 185.02 and 74.51 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.38 : 185.02 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.38/185.02 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.38x = 185.02 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.38x = 13,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,785.84/123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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