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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.02, 183.38 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.02, 183.38 and 113.30 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.02 : 183.38 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.02/183.38 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.02x = 183.38 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.02x = 20,776.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,776.95/123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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