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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 184.26 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 184.26 and 103.42 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 184.26 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/184.26 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 184.26 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 19,056.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,056.17/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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