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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.04, 184.60 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.04, 184.60 and 66 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.04 : 184.60 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.04/184.60 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.04x = 184.60 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.04x = 12,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183.60/123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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