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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 185.48 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 185.48 and 101.72 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 185.48 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/185.48 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 185.48 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 18,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,867.03/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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