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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 184.85 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 184.85 and 88.67 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 184.85 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/184.85 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 184.85 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 16,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,390.48/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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