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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.51, 185.03 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.51, 185.03 and 102.15 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.51 : 185.03 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.51/185.03 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.51x = 185.03 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.51x = 18,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,900.30/123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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