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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 280.68 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 280.68 and 123.60 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 280.68 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/280.68 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 280.68 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 34,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,692.05/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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