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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 280.56 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 280.56 and 123 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 280.56 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/280.56 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 280.56 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 34,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,508.88/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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