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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 185.84 and 78.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 185.84 and 78.17 is: 117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 185.84 = 78.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/185.84 = 78.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 185.84 × 78.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 14,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526.38/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.27

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