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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.04, 183.68 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.04, 183.68 and 114.88 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.04 : 183.68 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.04/183.68 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.04x = 183.68 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.04x = 21,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101.16/123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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