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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.03, 184.59 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.03, 184.59 and 68.97 is: 103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.03 : 184.59 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.03/184.59 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.03x = 184.59 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.03x = 12,731.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,731.17/123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.48

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