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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 185.94 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 185.94 and 99.78 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 185.94 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/185.94 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 185.94 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 18,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553.09/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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