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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.62, 185.22 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.62, 185.22 and 103.37 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.62 : 185.22 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.62/185.22 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.62x = 185.22 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.62x = 19,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145.27/123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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