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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 185.49 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 185.49 and 119.88 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 185.49 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/185.49 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 185.49 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 22,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,236.54/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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