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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.79, 185.26 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.79, 185.26 and 85.15 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.79 : 185.26 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.79/185.26 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.79x = 185.26 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.79x = 15,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,774.89/123.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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