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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 184.81 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 184.81 and 102.65 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 184.81 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/184.81 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 184.81 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 18,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,970.23/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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