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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.07, 184.53 and 75.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.07, 184.53 and 75.01 is: 112.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.07 : 184.53 = 75.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.07/184.53 = 75.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.07x = 184.53 × 75.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.07x = 13,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841.60/123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.47

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