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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 184.74 and 79.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 184.74 and 79.93 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 184.74 = 79.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/184.74 = 79.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 184.74 × 79.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 14,765.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765.87/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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