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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.40 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.40 and 62.16 is: 93.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.40 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.40 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.40 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 11,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462.30/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.19

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