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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.17, 184.68 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.17, 184.68 and 106.02 is: 158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.17 : 184.68 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.17/184.68 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.17x = 184.68 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.17x = 19,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,579.77/123.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.97

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