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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 185.79 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 185.79 and 55.44 is: 83.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 185.79 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/185.79 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 185.79 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 10,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,300.20/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.09

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