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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.15, 183.46 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.15, 183.46 and 115.68 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.15 : 183.46 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.15/183.46 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.15x = 183.46 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.15x = 21,222.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222.65/123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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