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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 185.40 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 185.40 and 119.61 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 185.40 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/185.40 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 185.40 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 22,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175.69/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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