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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 184.46 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 184.46 and 103.32 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 184.46 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/184.46 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 184.46 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 19,058.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,058.41/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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