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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 184.71 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 184.71 and 106.71 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 184.71 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/184.71 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 184.71 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 19,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710.40/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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