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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 184.80 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 184.80 and 117.58 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 184.80 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/184.80 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 184.80 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 21,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,728.78/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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