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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.77, 185.72 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.77, 185.72 and 120.03 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.77 : 185.72 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.77/185.72 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.77x = 185.72 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.77x = 22,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291.37/123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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