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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 185.83 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 185.83 and 85.55 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 185.83 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/185.83 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 185.83 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 15,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,896.61/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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