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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 183.53 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 183.53 and 119.94 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 183.53 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/183.53 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 183.53 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 22,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012.59/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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