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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.32, 183.79 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.32, 183.79 and 123.14 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.32 : 183.79 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.32/183.79 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.32x = 183.79 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.32x = 22,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631.90/123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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