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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 184.78 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 184.78 and 65.45 is: 98.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 184.78 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/184.78 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 184.78 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 12,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,092.76/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.11

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