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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 262.36 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 262.36 and 123.61 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 262.36 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/262.36 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 262.36 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 32,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,430.32/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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