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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.11, 184.89 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.11, 184.89 and 105.80 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.11 : 184.89 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.11/184.89 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.11x = 184.89 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.11x = 19,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560.44/123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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