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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 186 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 186 and 115.26 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 186 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/186 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 186 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 21,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,438.36/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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