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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 184.30 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 184.30 and 116.76 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 184.30 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/184.30 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 184.30 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 21,518.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,518.87/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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