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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.28, 184.88 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.28, 184.88 and 75.20 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.28 : 184.88 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.28/184.88 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.28x = 184.88 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.28x = 13,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,902.98/123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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