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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 184.60 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 184.60 and 105.24 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 184.60 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/184.60 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 184.60 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 19,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427.30/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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