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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 184.68 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 184.68 and 77.52 is: 116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 184.68 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/184.68 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 184.68 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 14,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,316.39/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.22

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