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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.85, 185.58 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.85, 185.58 and 83.29 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.85 : 185.58 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.85/185.58 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.85x = 185.58 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.85x = 15,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456.96/123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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