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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 184.83 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 184.83 and 109.29 is: 163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 184.83 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/184.83 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 184.83 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 20,200.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200.07/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.07

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