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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.55, 185.22 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.55, 185.22 and 106.63 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.55 : 185.22 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.55/185.22 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.55x = 185.22 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.55x = 19,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,750.01/123.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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