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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.77, 185.72 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.77, 185.72 and 123.38 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.77 : 185.72 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.77/185.72 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.77x = 185.72 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.77x = 22,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,912.59/123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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