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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 185.83 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 185.83 and 85.25 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 185.83 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/185.83 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 185.83 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 15,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842.69/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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