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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 184.86 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 184.86 and 121.44 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 184.86 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/184.86 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 184.86 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 22,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449.40/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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