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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 185.90 and 42.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 185.90 and 42.77 is: 64.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 185.90 = 42.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/185.90 = 42.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 185.90 × 42.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 7,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,951.19/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.17

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