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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.65, 185.51 and 42.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.65, 185.51 and 42.50 is: 63.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.65 : 185.51 = 42.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.65/185.51 = 42.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.65x = 185.51 × 42.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.65x = 7,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,883.03/123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.75

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