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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 184.52 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 184.52 and 102.84 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 184.52 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/184.52 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 184.52 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 18,976.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976.04/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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