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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 184.96 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 184.96 and 114.75 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 184.96 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/184.96 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 184.96 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 21,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,224.30/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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