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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 185.85 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 185.85 and 105.84 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 185.85 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/185.85 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 185.85 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 19,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,670.36/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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