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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 185.93 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 185.93 and 120.36 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 185.93 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/185.93 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 185.93 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 22,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,378.84/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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