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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 183.71 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 183.71 and 102.81 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 183.71 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/183.71 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 183.71 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 18,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,886.71/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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