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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.62, 185.37 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.62, 185.37 and 61.88 is: 92.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.62 : 185.37 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.62/185.37 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.62x = 185.37 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.62x = 11,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,469.77/123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.79

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