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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 185.56 and 62.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 185.56 and 62.88 is: 94.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 185.56 = 62.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/185.56 = 62.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 185.56 × 62.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 11,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,668.32/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.22

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