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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.04, 184.36 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.04, 184.36 and 107.72 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.04 : 184.36 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.04/184.36 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.04x = 184.36 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.04x = 19,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859.26/123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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