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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 185.46 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 185.46 and 107.04 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 185.46 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/185.46 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 185.46 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 19,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,851.79/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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