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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.67, 185.55 and 42.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.67, 185.55 and 42.52 is: 63.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.67 : 185.55 = 42.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.67/185.55 = 42.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.67x = 185.55 × 42.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.67x = 7,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,889.12/123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.79

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