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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.41, 184.87 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.41, 184.87 and 117.78 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.41 : 184.87 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.41/184.87 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.41x = 184.87 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.41x = 21,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,773.69/123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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