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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.35, 184.68 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.35, 184.68 and 87.26 is: 130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.35 : 184.68 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.35/184.68 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.35x = 184.68 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.35x = 16,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114.25/123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.64

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