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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.01, 183.97 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.01, 183.97 and 120.85 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.01 : 183.97 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.01/183.97 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.01x = 183.97 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.01x = 22,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232.77/123.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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