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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 184.58 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 184.58 and 90.96 is: 136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 184.58 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/184.58 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 184.58 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 16,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,789.40/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.30

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