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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.81, 185.61 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.81, 185.61 and 55.31 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.81 : 185.61 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.81/185.61 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.81x = 185.61 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.81x = 10,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265.16/123.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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