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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 184.82 and 87.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 184.82 and 87.21 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 184.82 = 87.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/184.82 = 87.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 184.82 × 87.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 16,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,117.72/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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