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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 185.15 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 185.15 and 103.70 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 185.15 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/185.15 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 185.15 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 19,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,200.78/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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