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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 185.55 and 62.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 185.55 and 62.87 is: 94.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 185.55 = 62.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/185.55 = 62.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 185.55 × 62.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 11,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,664.60/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.24

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