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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 184.71 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 184.71 and 75.19 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 184.71 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/184.71 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 184.71 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 13,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888.34/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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