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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 185.28 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 185.28 and 65.71 is: 98.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 185.28 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/185.28 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 185.28 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 12,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,174.75/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.55

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