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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 184.90 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 184.90 and 108.95 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 184.90 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/184.90 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 184.90 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 20,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,143.52/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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