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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 185.12 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 185.12 and 109.95 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 185.12 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/185.12 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 185.12 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 20,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,353.39/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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