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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.15, 184.90 and 77.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.15, 184.90 and 77.35 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.15 : 184.90 = 77.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.15/184.90 = 77.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.15x = 184.90 × 77.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.15x = 14,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,302.02/123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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