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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.66, 185.61 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.66, 185.61 and 85.05 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.66 : 185.61 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.66/185.61 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.66x = 185.61 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.66x = 15,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786.13/123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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