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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 184.47 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 184.47 and 103.95 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 184.47 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/184.47 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 184.47 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 19,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175.66/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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