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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.45, 184.75 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.45, 184.75 and 89.28 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.45 : 184.75 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.45/184.75 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.45x = 184.75 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.45x = 16,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,494.48/123.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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