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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.97 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.97 and 74.34 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.97 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.97 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.97 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 13,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,750.86/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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