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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.51, 184.38 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.51, 184.38 and 115.27 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.51 : 184.38 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.51/184.38 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.51x = 184.38 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.51x = 21,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,253.19/123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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