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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 185.31 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 185.31 and 85.31 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 185.31 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/185.31 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 185.31 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 15,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,809.26/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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