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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.41, 183.95 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.41, 183.95 and 115.58 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.41 : 183.95 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.41/183.95 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.41x = 183.95 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.41x = 21,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,259.44/123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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