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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 185.83 and 66.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 185.83 and 66.10 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 185.83 = 66.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/185.83 = 66.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 185.83 × 66.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 12,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,283.08/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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