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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 182.05 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 182.05 and 123.08 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 182.05 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/182.05 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 182.05 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 22,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406.10/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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