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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.28, 184.84 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.28, 184.84 and 101.81 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.28 : 184.84 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.28/184.84 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.28x = 184.84 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.28x = 18,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,818.77/123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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