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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 185.80 and 32.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 185.80 and 32.56 is: 48.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 185.80 = 32.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/185.80 = 32.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 185.80 × 32.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 6,049.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,049.65/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.84

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