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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.53, 184.53 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.53, 184.53 and 122.89 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.53 : 184.53 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.53/184.53 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.53x = 184.53 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.53x = 22,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676.77/123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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