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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.95, 185.94 and 50.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.95, 185.94 and 50.85 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.95 : 185.94 = 50.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.95/185.94 = 50.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.95x = 185.94 × 50.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.95x = 9,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455.05/123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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