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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 185.99 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 185.99 and 80.91 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 185.99 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/185.99 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 185.99 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 15,048.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,048.05/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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