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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.82, 185.54 and 75.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.82, 185.54 and 75.64 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.82 : 185.54 = 75.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.82/185.54 = 75.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.82x = 185.54 × 75.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.82x = 14,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034.25/123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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