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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.50, 185.33 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.50, 185.33 and 47.50 is: 71.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.50 : 185.33 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.50/185.33 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.50x = 185.33 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.50x = 8,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,803.18/123.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.28

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