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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.22, 184.62 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.22, 184.62 and 87.07 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.22 : 184.62 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.22/184.62 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.22x = 184.62 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.22x = 16,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,074.43/123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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