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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 185.91 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 185.91 and 66.12 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 185.91 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/185.91 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 185.91 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 12,292.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,292.37/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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