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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.63, 185.71 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.63, 185.71 and 114.99 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.63 : 185.71 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.63/185.71 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.63x = 185.71 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.63x = 21,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,354.79/123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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