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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.49 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.49 and 62.13 is: 93.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.49 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.49 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.49 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 11,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462.29/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.13

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