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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 183.47 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 183.47 and 115.02 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 183.47 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/183.47 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 183.47 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 21,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102.14/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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