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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 184.52 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 184.52 and 114.96 is: 171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 184.52 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/184.52 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 184.52 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 21,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,211.84/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.49

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