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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.47, 185.04 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.47, 185.04 and 105.25 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.47 : 185.04 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.47/185.04 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.47x = 185.04 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.47x = 19,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475.00/123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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