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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 185.42 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 185.42 and 102.15 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 185.42 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/185.42 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 185.42 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 18,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,940.65/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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