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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 184.79 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 184.79 and 99.10 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 184.79 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/184.79 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 184.79 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 18,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312.69/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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