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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 185.07 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 185.07 and 118.33 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 185.07 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/185.07 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 185.07 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 21,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899.33/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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