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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.34, 183.69 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.34, 183.69 and 121.92 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.34 : 183.69 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.34/183.69 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.34x = 183.69 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.34x = 22,395.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395.48/123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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