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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 185.55 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 185.55 and 119.16 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 185.55 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/185.55 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 185.55 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 22,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110.14/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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