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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 184.55 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 184.55 and 116.96 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 184.55 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/184.55 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 184.55 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 21,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585.13/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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