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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 185.79 and 42.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 185.79 and 42.74 is: 64.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 185.79 = 42.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/185.79 = 42.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 185.79 × 42.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 7,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940.66/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.09

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