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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.86 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.86 and 83.56 is: 125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.86 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.86 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.86 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 15,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,530.46/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.33

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