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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.34 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.34 and 68.92 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.34 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.34 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.34 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 12,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704.71/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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