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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.20, 184.62 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.20, 184.62 and 79.74 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.20 : 184.62 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.20/184.62 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.20x = 184.62 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.20x = 14,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,721.60/123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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