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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 184.86 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 184.86 and 66.24 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 184.86 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/184.86 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 184.86 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 12,245.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,245.13/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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