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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 185.72 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 185.72 and 105.78 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 185.72 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/185.72 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 185.72 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 19,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,645.40/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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