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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 184.68 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 184.68 and 123.63 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 184.68 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/184.68 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 184.68 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 22,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831.99/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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