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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 184.96 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 184.96 and 107.20 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 184.96 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/184.96 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 184.96 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 19,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827.71/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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