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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 183.53 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 183.53 and 120.96 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 183.53 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/183.53 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 183.53 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 22,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,199.18/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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