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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 184.68 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 184.68 and 103.82 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 184.68 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/184.68 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 184.68 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 19,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.48/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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