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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 184.63 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 184.63 and 88.77 is: 133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 184.63 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/184.63 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 184.63 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 16,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389.61/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.04

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