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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 185.72 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 185.72 and 117.93 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 185.72 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/185.72 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 185.72 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 21,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,901.96/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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