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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 184.83 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 184.83 and 82.74 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 184.83 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/184.83 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 184.83 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 15,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292.83/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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