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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.38 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.38 and 88.74 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.38 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.38 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.38 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 16,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361.88/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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