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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.34, 184 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.34, 184 and 104.20 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.34 : 184 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.34/184 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.34x = 184 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.34x = 19,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172.80/123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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