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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.25, 185.28 and 87.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.25, 185.28 and 87.43 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.25 : 185.28 = 87.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.25/185.28 = 87.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.25x = 185.28 × 87.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.25x = 16,199.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199.03/123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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