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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.04, 184.58 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.04, 184.58 and 68.82 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.04 : 184.58 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.04/184.58 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.04x = 184.58 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.04x = 12,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702.80/123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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