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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.66, 184.46 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.66, 184.46 and 117.45 is: 175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.66 : 184.46 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.66/184.46 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.66x = 184.46 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.66x = 21,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664.24/123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.19

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