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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 185.91 and 42.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 185.91 and 42.77 is: 64.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 185.91 = 42.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/185.91 = 42.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 185.91 × 42.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 7,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,951.37/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.16

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