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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.22, 185.09 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.22, 185.09 and 107.02 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.22 : 185.09 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.22/185.09 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.22x = 185.09 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.22x = 19,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808.33/123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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