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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 185.88 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 185.88 and 66.11 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 185.88 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/185.88 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 185.88 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 12,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,288.53/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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