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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.45, 185.14 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.45, 185.14 and 74.70 is: 112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.45 : 185.14 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.45/185.14 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.45x = 185.14 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.45x = 13,829.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829.11/123.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.02

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