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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 184.91 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 184.91 and 121.25 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 184.91 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/184.91 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 184.91 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 22,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,418.81/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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