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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.58, 185.38 and 49.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.58, 185.38 and 49.49 is: 74.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.58 : 185.38 = 49.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.58/185.38 = 49.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.58x = 185.38 × 49.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.58x = 9,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174.10/123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.24

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