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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 184.80 and 62.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 184.80 and 62.35 is: 93.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 184.80 = 62.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/184.80 = 62.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 184.80 × 62.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 11,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,522.28/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.50

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