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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 185.53 and 32.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 185.53 and 32.38 is: 48.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 185.53 = 32.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/185.53 = 32.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 185.53 × 32.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 6,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,007.30/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.57

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