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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 263.05 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 263.05 and 123.89 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 263.05 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/263.05 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 263.05 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 32,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,587.64/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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