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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 184.88 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 184.88 and 102.77 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 184.88 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/184.88 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 184.88 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 19,000.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,000.14/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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