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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.67, 185.42 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.67, 185.42 and 106.75 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.67 : 185.42 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.67/185.42 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.67x = 185.42 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.67x = 19,793.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,793.05/123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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