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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.40 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.40 and 106 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.40 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.40 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.40 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 19,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,546.40/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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