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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.36 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.36 and 68.93 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.36 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.36 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.36 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 12,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707.93/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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