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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 185.33 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 185.33 and 69.59 is: 104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 185.33 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/185.33 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 185.33 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 12,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,896.36/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.28

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