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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.17, 184.81 and 75.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.17, 184.81 and 75.11 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.17 : 184.81 = 75.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.17/184.81 = 75.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.17x = 184.81 × 75.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.17x = 13,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,881.35/123.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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