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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 183.85 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 183.85 and 117.91 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 183.85 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/183.85 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 183.85 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 21,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,677.32/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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