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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.50, 185.26 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.50, 185.26 and 38 is: 57.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.50 : 185.26 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.50/185.26 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.50x = 185.26 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.50x = 7,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,039.88/123.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.00

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