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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 185 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 185 and 115.98 is: 173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 185 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/185 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 185 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 21,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,456.30/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.48

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