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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.17, 184.60 and 62.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.17, 184.60 and 62.19 is: 93.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.17 : 184.60 = 62.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.17/184.60 = 62.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.17x = 184.60 × 62.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.17x = 11,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,480.27/123.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.21

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