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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 185.04 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 185.04 and 116.79 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 185.04 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/185.04 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 185.04 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 21,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,610.82/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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