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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.53, 184.94 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.53, 184.94 and 65.62 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.53 : 184.94 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.53/184.94 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.53x = 184.94 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.53x = 12,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,135.76/123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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