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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.29, 185.15 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.29, 185.15 and 117.89 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.29 : 185.15 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.29/185.15 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.29x = 185.15 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.29x = 21,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827.33/123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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