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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.48, 184.79 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.48, 184.79 and 106.58 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.48 : 184.79 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.48/184.79 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.48x = 184.79 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.48x = 19,693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,693.46/123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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