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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.21, 184.57 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.21, 184.57 and 74.47 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.21 : 184.57 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.21/184.57 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.21x = 184.57 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.21x = 13,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,744.56/123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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