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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 185.13 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 185.13 and 87.49 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 185.13 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/185.13 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 185.13 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 16,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197.02/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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