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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 184.69 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 184.69 and 103.81 is: 155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 184.69 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/184.69 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 184.69 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 19,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172.67/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.67

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