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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.04, 184.42 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.04, 184.42 and 99.01 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.04 : 184.42 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.04/184.42 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.04x = 184.42 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.04x = 18,259.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259.42/123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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