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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.98 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.98 and 66.18 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.98 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.98 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.98 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 12,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308.16/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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