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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 184.43 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 184.43 and 115.38 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 184.43 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/184.43 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 184.43 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 21,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278.96/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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