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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.73, 185.47 and 83.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.73, 185.47 and 83.17 is: 124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.73 : 185.47 = 83.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.73/185.47 = 83.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.73x = 185.47 × 83.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.73x = 15,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425.54/123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.67

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