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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 184.08 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 184.08 and 121.20 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 184.08 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/184.08 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 184.08 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 22,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,310.50/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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