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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.15 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.15 and 105.63 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.15 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.15 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.15 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 19,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,451.76/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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