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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 184.90 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 184.90 and 77.54 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 184.90 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/184.90 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 184.90 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 14,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,337.15/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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