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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.13, 184.69 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.13, 184.69 and 68.95 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.13 : 184.69 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.13/184.69 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.13x = 184.69 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.13x = 12,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733.45/123.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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