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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 184.01 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 184.01 and 115.02 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 184.01 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/184.01 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 184.01 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 21,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,164.26/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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