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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.75, 186.66 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.75, 186.66 and 119.43 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.75 : 186.66 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.75/186.66 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.75x = 186.66 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.75x = 22,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292.80/123.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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