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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 429.02 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 429.02 and 123.65 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 429.02 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/429.02 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 429.02 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 53,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,048.32/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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