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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.28, 184.86 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.28, 184.86 and 102.88 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.28 : 184.86 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.28/184.86 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.28x = 184.86 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.28x = 19,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,018.40/123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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