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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 185.12 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 185.12 and 106.80 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 185.12 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/185.12 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 185.12 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 19,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,770.28/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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