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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.62, 184.95 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.62, 184.95 and 104.39 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.62 : 184.95 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.62/184.95 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.62x = 184.95 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.62x = 19,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,306.01/123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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