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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.50 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.50 and 68.16 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.50 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.50 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.50 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 12,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575.52/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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