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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.61, 185.44 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.61, 185.44 and 65.87 is: 98.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.61 : 185.44 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.61/185.44 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.61x = 185.44 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.61x = 12,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214.93/123.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.82

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