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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 184.47 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 184.47 and 121.44 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 184.47 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/184.47 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 184.47 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 22,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402.04/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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