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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.83, 185.76 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.83, 185.76 and 98.20 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.83 : 185.76 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.83/185.76 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.83x = 185.76 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.83x = 18,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241.17/123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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