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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.84 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.84 and 78.24 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.84 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.84 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.84 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 14,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540.12/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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