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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.71 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.71 and 109.45 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.71 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.71 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.71 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 20,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,325.96/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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