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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 184.41 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 184.41 and 74.37 is: 111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 184.41 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/184.41 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 184.41 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 13,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714.07/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.40

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