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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.34, 184.56 and 100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.34, 184.56 and 100.46 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.34 : 184.56 = 100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.34/184.56 = 100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.34x = 184.56 × 100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.34x = 18,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540.90/123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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