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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.50, 184.86 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.50, 184.86 and 90.98 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.50 : 184.86 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.50/184.86 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.50x = 184.86 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.50x = 16,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,818.56/123.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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