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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.51, 184.81 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.51, 184.81 and 74.58 is: 111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.51 : 184.81 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.51/184.81 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.51x = 184.81 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.51x = 13,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,782.21/123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.59

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