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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.51, 185.31 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.51, 185.31 and 55.10 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.51 : 185.31 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.51/185.31 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.51x = 185.31 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.51x = 10,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209.65/123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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