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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 185.72 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 185.72 and 115.54 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 185.72 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/185.72 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 185.72 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 21,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,458.09/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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