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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 186.30 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 186.30 and 117.45 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 186.30 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/186.30 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 186.30 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 21,880.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880.94/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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