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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 185.37 and 77.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 185.37 and 77.91 is: 116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 185.37 = 77.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/185.37 = 77.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 185.37 × 77.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 14,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442.18/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.90

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