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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.48, 184.26 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.48, 184.26 and 104.04 is: 155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.48 : 184.26 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.48/184.26 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.48x = 184.26 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.48x = 19,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,170.41/123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.25

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