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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.47, 185.12 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.47, 185.12 and 65.67 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.47 : 185.12 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.47/185.12 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.47x = 185.12 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.47x = 12,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,156.83/123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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