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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 186.16 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 186.16 and 83.52 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 186.16 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/186.16 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 186.16 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 15,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548.08/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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