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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 185.12 and 42.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 185.12 and 42.24 is: 63.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 185.12 = 42.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/185.12 = 42.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 185.12 × 42.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 7,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,819.47/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.35

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