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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.49, 184.96 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.49, 184.96 and 87.40 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.49 : 184.96 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.49/184.96 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.49x = 184.96 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.49x = 16,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165.50/123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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