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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 185.99 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 185.99 and 66.19 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 185.99 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/185.99 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 185.99 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 12,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,310.68/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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