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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 184.78 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 184.78 and 90.75 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 184.78 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/184.78 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 184.78 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 16,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,769.59/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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