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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 185.45 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 185.45 and 80.37 is: 120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 185.45 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/185.45 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 185.45 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 14,904.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,904.52/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.35

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