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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 184.68 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 184.68 and 90.65 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 184.68 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/184.68 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 184.68 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 16,741.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.24/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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