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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 186 and 75.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 186 and 75.82 is: 113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 186 = 75.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/186 = 75.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 186 × 75.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 14,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102.52/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.76

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