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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 184.93 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 184.93 and 89.29 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 184.93 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/184.93 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 184.93 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 16,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,511.87/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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