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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.62, 185.36 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.62, 185.36 and 65.87 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.62 : 185.36 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.62/185.36 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.62x = 185.36 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.62x = 12,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,208.41/123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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