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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 185.40 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 185.40 and 99.16 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 185.40 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/185.40 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 185.40 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 18,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,384.26/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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