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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 428.34 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 428.34 and 123.12 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 428.34 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/428.34 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 428.34 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 52,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,737.22/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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