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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.01, 183.11 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.01, 183.11 and 121.27 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.01 : 183.11 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.01/183.11 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.01x = 183.11 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.01x = 22,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205.75/123.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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