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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 184.62 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 184.62 and 118.08 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 184.62 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/184.62 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 184.62 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 21,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799.93/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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