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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 184.77 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 184.77 and 114.04 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 184.77 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/184.77 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 184.77 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 21,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071.17/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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