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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.43, 184.91 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.43, 184.91 and 105.20 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.43 : 184.91 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.43/184.91 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.43x = 184.91 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.43x = 19,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,452.53/123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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