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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.28, 184.70 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.28, 184.70 and 87.14 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.28 : 184.70 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.28/184.70 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.28x = 184.70 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.28x = 16,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,094.76/123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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