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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 183.87 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 183.87 and 116.34 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 183.87 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/183.87 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 183.87 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 21,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,391.44/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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