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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 185.04 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 185.04 and 54.90 is: 82.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 185.04 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/185.04 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 185.04 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 10,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,158.70/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.33

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