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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 185.43 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 185.43 and 102.76 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 185.43 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/185.43 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 185.43 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 19,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,054.79/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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