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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 184.74 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 184.74 and 105.15 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 184.74 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/184.74 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 184.74 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 19,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425.41/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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