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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 185.76 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 185.76 and 54.45 is: 81.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 185.76 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/185.76 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 185.76 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 10,114.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,114.14/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.64

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