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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 185 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 185 and 120.52 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 185 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/185 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 185 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 22,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296.20/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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