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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 184.77 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 184.77 and 104.46 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 184.77 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/184.77 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 184.77 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 19,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301.07/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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