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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.83, 185.84 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.83, 185.84 and 66.08 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.83 : 185.84 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.83/185.84 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.83x = 185.84 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.83x = 12,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,280.31/123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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