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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 185.85 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 185.85 and 83.59 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 185.85 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/185.85 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 185.85 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 15,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534.74/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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