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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 185.82 and 38.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 185.82 and 38.38 is: 57.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 185.82 = 38.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/185.82 = 38.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 185.82 × 38.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 7,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131.77/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.57

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