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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 280.56 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 280.56 and 123.12 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 280.56 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/280.56 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 280.56 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 34,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542.55/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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