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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 184.65 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 184.65 and 113.42 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 184.65 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/184.65 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 184.65 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 20,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,943.00/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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