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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 183.71 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 183.71 and 115.86 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 183.71 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/183.71 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 183.71 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 21,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284.64/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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