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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 185.28 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 185.28 and 106.59 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 185.28 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/185.28 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 185.28 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 19,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749.00/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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