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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.02, 184.70 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.02, 184.70 and 68.96 is: 103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.02 : 184.70 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.02/184.70 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.02x = 184.70 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.02x = 12,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,736.91/123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.54

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