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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 184.78 and 99.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 184.78 and 99.34 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 184.78 = 99.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/184.78 = 99.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 184.78 × 99.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 18,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,356.05/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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