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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 262.68 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 262.68 and 123.87 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 262.68 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/262.68 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 262.68 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 32,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,538.17/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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