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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.73, 184.47 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.73, 184.47 and 120.52 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.73 : 184.47 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.73/184.47 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.73x = 184.47 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.73x = 22,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231.72/123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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