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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.40, 184.96 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.40, 184.96 and 75.25 is: 112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.40 : 184.96 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.40/184.96 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.40x = 184.96 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.40x = 13,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,918.24/123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.79

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