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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.32, 185.04 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.32, 185.04 and 80 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.32 : 185.04 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.32/185.04 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.32x = 185.04 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.32x = 14,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,803.20/123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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