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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 184.54 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 184.54 and 86.66 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 184.54 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/184.54 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 184.54 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 15,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,992.24/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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