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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 184.34 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 184.34 and 98.62 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 184.34 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/184.34 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 184.34 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 18,179.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,179.61/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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