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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 185.42 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 185.42 and 116.38 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 185.42 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/185.42 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 185.42 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 21,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579.18/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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