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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 185.35 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 185.35 and 74.92 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 185.35 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/185.35 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 185.35 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 13,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,886.42/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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