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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.52 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.52 and 68.82 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.52 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.52 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.52 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 12,698.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698.67/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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