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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 185.51 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 185.51 and 103.26 is: 154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 185.51 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/185.51 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 185.51 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 19,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,155.09/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.86

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