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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 185.47 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 185.47 and 55.18 is: 82.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 185.47 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/185.47 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 185.47 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 10,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234.23/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.74

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