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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 184.45 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 184.45 and 105.51 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 184.45 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/184.45 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 184.45 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 19,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,461.32/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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