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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 184.95 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 184.95 and 108.95 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 184.95 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/184.95 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 184.95 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 20,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150.30/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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