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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 185.96 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 185.96 and 118.27 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 185.96 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/185.96 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 185.96 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 21,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,991.97/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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