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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 184.03 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 184.03 and 106.94 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 184.03 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/184.03 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 184.03 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 19,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680.36/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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