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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 184.95 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 184.95 and 99.42 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 184.95 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/184.95 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 184.95 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 18,387.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,387.73/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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