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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.05, 184.62 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.05, 184.62 and 65.27 is: 97.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.05 : 184.62 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.05/184.62 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.05x = 184.62 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.05x = 12,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049.82/123.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.93

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