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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 184.48 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 184.48 and 99.20 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 184.48 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/184.48 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 184.48 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 18,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300.42/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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