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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.25, 185.06 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.25, 185.06 and 118.89 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.25 : 185.06 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.25/185.06 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.25x = 185.06 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.25x = 22,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001.78/123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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