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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 185.24 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 185.24 and 120.78 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 185.24 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/185.24 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 185.24 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 22,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,373.29/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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