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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.83, 185.50 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.83, 185.50 and 85.22 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.83 : 185.50 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.83/185.50 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.83x = 185.50 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.83x = 15,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808.31/123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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