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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 185.80 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 185.80 and 66.23 is: 99.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 185.80 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/185.80 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 185.80 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 12,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,305.85/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.22

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