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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.79, 185.55 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.79, 185.55 and 83.20 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.79 : 185.55 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.79/185.55 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.79x = 185.55 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.79x = 15,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437.76/123.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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