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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 185.94 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 185.94 and 117.66 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 185.94 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/185.94 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 185.94 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 21,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,877.70/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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