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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.23 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.23 and 88.83 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.23 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.23 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.23 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 16,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,365.15/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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