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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 183.10 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 183.10 and 117.10 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 183.10 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/183.10 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 183.10 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 21,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441.01/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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