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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 185.31 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 185.31 and 115.29 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 185.31 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/185.31 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 185.31 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 21,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,364.39/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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