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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 184.79 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 184.79 and 65.25 is: 97.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 184.79 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/184.79 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 184.79 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 12,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,057.71/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.88

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