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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.48, 185.07 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.48, 185.07 and 88.73 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.48 : 185.07 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.48/185.07 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.48x = 185.07 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.48x = 16,421.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421.26/123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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