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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 185.81 and 41.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 185.81 and 41.61 is: 62.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 185.81 = 41.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/185.81 = 41.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 185.81 × 41.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 7,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,731.66/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.41

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