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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 185.49 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 185.49 and 105.57 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 185.49 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/185.49 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 185.49 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 19,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582.18/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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