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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.85, 185.91 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.85, 185.91 and 105.92 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.85 : 185.91 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.85/185.91 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.85x = 185.91 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.85x = 19,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691.59/123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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