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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 184.51 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 184.51 and 100.66 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 184.51 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/184.51 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 184.51 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 18,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572.78/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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