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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 185.62 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 185.62 and 74.94 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 185.62 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/185.62 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 185.62 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 13,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,910.36/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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