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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.90, 185.97 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.90, 185.97 and 103.74 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.90 : 185.97 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.90/185.97 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.90x = 185.97 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.90x = 19,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,292.53/123.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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