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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 184.98 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 184.98 and 114.82 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 184.98 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/184.98 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 184.98 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 21,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,239.37/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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