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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 185.32 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 185.32 and 103.42 is: 154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 185.32 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/185.32 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 185.32 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 19,165.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165.79/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.86

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