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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.99, 2.97 and 1.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.99, 2.97 and 1.23 is: 1.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.99 : 2.97 = 1.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.99/2.97 = 1.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.99x = 2.97 × 1.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.99x = 3.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.66/1.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.84

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