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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.16, 427.92 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.16, 427.92 and 123.07 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.16 : 427.92 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.16/427.92 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.16x = 427.92 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.16x = 52,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,664.11/285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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