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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 185.30 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 185.30 and 38 is: 57.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 185.30 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/185.30 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 185.30 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 7,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041.40/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.01

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