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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 183.60 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 183.60 and 102.96 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 183.60 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/183.60 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 183.60 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 18,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,903.46/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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