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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.98 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.98 and 83.40 is: 125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.98 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.98 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.98 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 15,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,510.73/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.17

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