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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.20, 184.46 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.20, 184.46 and 88.77 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.20 : 184.46 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.20/184.46 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.20x = 184.46 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.20x = 16,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,374.07/123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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