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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.77, 184.69 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.77, 184.69 and 116.01 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.77 : 184.69 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.77/184.69 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.77x = 184.69 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.77x = 21,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425.89/123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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