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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.95, 185.86 and 41.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.95, 185.86 and 41.66 is: 62.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.95 : 185.86 = 41.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.95/185.86 = 41.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.95x = 185.86 × 41.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.95x = 7,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741.97/123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.46

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