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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.95, 185.97 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.95, 185.97 and 66.24 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.95 : 185.97 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.95/185.97 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.95x = 185.97 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.95x = 12,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,318.65/123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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