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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.65, 185.36 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.65, 185.36 and 120.80 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.65 : 185.36 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.65/185.36 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.65x = 185.36 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.65x = 22,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,391.49/124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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