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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 184.78 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 184.78 and 86.62 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 184.78 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/184.78 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 184.78 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 16,005.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,005.64/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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