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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 184.57 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 184.57 and 86.94 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 184.57 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/184.57 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 184.57 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 16,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046.52/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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