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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.15, 185.09 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.15, 185.09 and 109.83 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.15 : 185.09 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.15/185.09 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.15x = 185.09 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.15x = 20,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,327.89/123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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