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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 185.56 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 185.56 and 108.12 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 185.56 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/185.56 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 185.56 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 20,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062.75/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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