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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 184.67 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 184.67 and 65.51 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 184.67 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/184.67 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 184.67 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 12,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097.73/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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