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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 185.12 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 185.12 and 118.32 is: 177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 185.12 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/185.12 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 185.12 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 21,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902.81/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.70

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