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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.86, 184.90 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.86, 184.90 and 107.66 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.86 : 184.90 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.86/184.90 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.86x = 184.90 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.86x = 19,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906.33/123.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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