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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 184.57 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 184.57 and 77.43 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 184.57 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/184.57 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 184.57 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 14,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291.06/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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