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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.58, 184.28 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.58, 184.28 and 117.91 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.58 : 184.28 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.58/184.28 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.58x = 184.28 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.58x = 21,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,728.45/123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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