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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 184.95 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 184.95 and 77.64 is: 116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 184.95 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/184.95 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 184.95 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 14,359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,359.52/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.49

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