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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.32 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.32 and 88.77 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.32 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.32 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.32 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 16,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,362.09/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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