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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.35 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.35 and 90.50 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.35 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.35 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.35 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 16,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,683.68/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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