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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 184.73 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 184.73 and 118.71 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 184.73 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/184.73 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 184.73 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 21,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,928.70/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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