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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 185.73 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 185.73 and 85.41 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 185.73 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/185.73 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 185.73 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 15,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863.20/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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