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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 185.64 and 38.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 185.64 and 38.26 is: 57.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 185.64 = 38.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/185.64 = 38.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 185.64 × 38.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 7,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102.59/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.39

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