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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 186.12 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 186.12 and 120.49 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 186.12 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/186.12 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 186.12 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 22,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425.60/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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