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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 184.98 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 184.98 and 117.44 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 184.98 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/184.98 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 184.98 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 21,724.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,724.05/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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