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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 185.48 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 185.48 and 108.13 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 185.48 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/185.48 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 185.48 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 20,055.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055.95/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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