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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 185.96 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 185.96 and 55.46 is: 83.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 185.96 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/185.96 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 185.96 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 10,313.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,313.34/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.21

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