Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.20, 184.08 and 104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 123.20, 184.08 and 104 is: 155.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123.20 : 184.08 = 104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123.20/184.08 = 104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123.20x = 184.08 × 104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123.20x = 19,144.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,144.32/123.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155.39
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