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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.71, 185.63 and 50.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.71, 185.63 and 50.57 is: 75.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.71 : 185.63 = 50.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.71/185.63 = 50.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.71x = 185.63 × 50.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.71x = 9,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386.30/123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.88

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