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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.48, 184.88 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.48, 184.88 and 98.99 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.48 : 184.88 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.48/184.88 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.48x = 184.88 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.48x = 18,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300.59/123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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