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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.65, 185.40 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.65, 185.40 and 65.90 is: 98.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.65 : 185.40 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.65/185.40 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.65x = 185.40 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.65x = 12,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217.86/123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.81

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