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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.83, 185.58 and 103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.83, 185.58 and 103.49 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.83 : 185.58 = 103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.83/185.58 = 103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.83x = 185.58 × 103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.83x = 19,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204.75/123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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