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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.37, 184.84 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.37, 184.84 and 118.91 is: 178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.37 : 184.84 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.37/184.84 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.37x = 184.84 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.37x = 21,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979.32/123.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.16

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