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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.40 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.40 and 103.70 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.40 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.40 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.40 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 19,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122.28/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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