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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.30, 185.16 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.30, 185.16 and 82.80 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.30 : 185.16 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.30/185.16 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.30x = 185.16 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.30x = 15,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331.25/123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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