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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 184.15 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 184.15 and 106.23 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 184.15 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/184.15 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 184.15 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 19,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,562.25/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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