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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.58, 182.78 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.58, 182.78 and 123.58 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.58 : 182.78 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.58/182.78 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.58x = 182.78 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.58x = 22,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587.95/123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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