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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.01, 184.71 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.01, 184.71 and 113.50 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.01 : 184.71 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.01/184.71 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.01x = 184.71 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.01x = 20,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964.59/123.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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