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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 184.93 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 184.93 and 65.53 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 184.93 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/184.93 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 184.93 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 12,119.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,119.47/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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