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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 185.01 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 185.01 and 105.30 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 185.01 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/185.01 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 185.01 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 19,481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481.55/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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