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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.02, 184.50 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.02, 184.50 and 86.96 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.02 : 184.50 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.02/184.50 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.02x = 184.50 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.02x = 16,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044.12/123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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