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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.63, 185.67 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.63, 185.67 and 80.34 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.63 : 185.67 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.63/185.67 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.63x = 185.67 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.63x = 14,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,916.85/123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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