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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.83, 185.95 and 83.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.83, 185.95 and 83.23 is: 124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.83 : 185.95 = 83.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.83/185.95 = 83.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.83x = 185.95 × 83.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.83x = 15,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,476.62/123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.98

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