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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.40, 184.01 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.40, 184.01 and 113.14 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.40 : 184.01 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.40/184.01 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.40x = 184.01 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.40x = 20,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,818.89/123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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