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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 184.71 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 184.71 and 87.26 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 184.71 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/184.71 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 184.71 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 16,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,117.79/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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