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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.35, 184.84 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.35, 184.84 and 82.76 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.35 : 184.84 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.35/184.84 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.35x = 184.84 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.35x = 15,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,297.36/123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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