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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.49 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.49 and 105.99 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.49 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.49 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.49 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 19,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554.10/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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