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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 184.44 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 184.44 and 119.94 is: 178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 184.44 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/184.44 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 184.44 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 22,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121.73/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.63

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