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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.29, 184.67 and 77.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.29, 184.67 and 77.39 is: 115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.29 : 184.67 = 77.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.29/184.67 = 77.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.29x = 184.67 × 77.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.29x = 14,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291.22/123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.92

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