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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 184.85 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 184.85 and 65.53 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 184.85 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/184.85 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 184.85 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 12,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,113.22/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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