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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 185.89 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 185.89 and 78.27 is: 117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 185.89 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/185.89 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 185.89 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 14,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549.61/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.35

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