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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.82 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.82 and 82.01 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.82 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.82 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.82 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 15,157.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157.09/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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