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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.49, 185.08 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.49, 185.08 and 107.20 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.49 : 185.08 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.49/185.08 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.49x = 185.08 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.49x = 19,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,840.58/123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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