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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 185.57 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 185.57 and 75.57 is: 113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 185.57 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/185.57 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 185.57 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 14,023.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023.15/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.37

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