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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 183.50 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 183.50 and 120.28 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 183.50 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/183.50 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 183.50 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 22,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071.38/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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