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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.59, 185.45 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.59, 185.45 and 74.85 is: 112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.59 : 185.45 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.59/185.45 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.59x = 185.45 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.59x = 13,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,880.93/123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.31

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