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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 185.01 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 185.01 and 79.89 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 185.01 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/185.01 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 185.01 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 14,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,780.45/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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