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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 185.11 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 185.11 and 86.25 is: 129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 185.11 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/185.11 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 185.11 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 15,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,966.22/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.46

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