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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.26 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.26 and 86.47 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.26 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.26 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.26 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 15,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931.61/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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