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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 185.19 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 185.19 and 80.11 is: 120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 185.19 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/185.19 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 185.19 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 14,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,834.64/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.18

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