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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.29, 184.77 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.29, 184.77 and 106.05 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.29 : 184.77 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.29/184.77 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.29x = 184.77 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.29x = 19,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594.46/123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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