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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 184.92 and 121.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 184.92 and 121.81 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 184.92 = 121.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/184.92 = 121.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 184.92 × 121.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 22,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,525.11/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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