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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.95, 185.99 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.95, 185.99 and 55.46 is: 83.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.95 : 185.99 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.95/185.99 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.95x = 185.99 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.95x = 10,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,315.19/123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.22

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