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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.60, 185 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.60, 185 and 120.88 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.60 : 185 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.60/185 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.60x = 185 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.60x = 22,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362.80/123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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