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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 185.58 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 185.58 and 105.18 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 185.58 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/185.58 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 185.58 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 19,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519.30/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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