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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 185.77 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 185.77 and 109.03 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 185.77 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/185.77 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 185.77 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 20,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,254.78/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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