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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.43, 184.97 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.43, 184.97 and 119.74 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.43 : 184.97 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.43/184.97 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.43x = 184.97 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.43x = 22,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,148.31/123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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