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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 185.32 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 185.32 and 49.44 is: 74.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 185.32 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/185.32 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 185.32 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 9,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162.22/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.15

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