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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.95, 429.03 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.95, 429.03 and 123.76 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.95 : 429.03 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.95/429.03 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.95x = 429.03 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.95x = 53,096.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,096.75/285.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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