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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 186 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 186 and 98.34 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 186 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/186 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 186 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 18,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,291.24/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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