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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.45, 185.64 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.45, 185.64 and 105.22 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.45 : 185.64 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.45/185.64 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.45x = 185.64 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.45x = 19,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533.04/123.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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