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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.22, 184.42 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.22, 184.42 and 109.72 is: 164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.22 : 184.42 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.22/184.42 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.22x = 184.42 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.22x = 20,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233.09/123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.21

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