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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 184.22 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 184.22 and 68.79 is: 102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 184.22 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/184.22 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 184.22 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 12,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672.49/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.98

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