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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.79, 184.59 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.79, 184.59 and 106.78 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.79 : 184.59 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.79/184.59 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.79x = 184.59 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.79x = 19,710.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710.52/123.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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