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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 184.88 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 184.88 and 90.23 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 184.88 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/184.88 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 184.88 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 16,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680.35/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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