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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.15, 184.49 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.15, 184.49 and 106.73 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.15 : 184.49 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.15/184.49 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.15x = 184.49 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.15x = 19,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,690.62/123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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