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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 185.09 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 185.09 and 105.37 is: 157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 185.09 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/185.09 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 185.09 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 19,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501.94/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.84

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