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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.70 and 66.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.70 and 66.03 is: 98.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.70 = 66.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.70 = 66.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.70 × 66.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 12,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261.77/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.95

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