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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 184.94 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 184.94 and 80.06 is: 119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 184.94 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/184.94 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 184.94 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 14,806.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,806.07/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.87

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