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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.59, 185.28 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.59, 185.28 and 55.14 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.59 : 185.28 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.59/185.28 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.59x = 185.28 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.59x = 10,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,216.34/123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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