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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.48, 185.04 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.48, 185.04 and 87.48 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.48 : 185.04 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.48/185.04 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.48x = 185.04 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.48x = 16,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187.30/123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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