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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.86 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.86 and 55.41 is: 83.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.86 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.86 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.86 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 10,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,297.30/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.10

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