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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.57, 184.94 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.57, 184.94 and 68.64 is: 102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.57 : 184.94 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.57/184.94 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.57x = 184.94 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.57x = 12,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,694.28/123.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.73

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