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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 185.28 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 185.28 and 116.16 is: 173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 185.28 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/185.28 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 185.28 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 21,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,522.12/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.79

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