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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.58, 185.64 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.58, 185.64 and 87.66 is: 131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.58 : 185.64 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.58/185.64 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.58x = 185.64 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.58x = 16,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273.20/123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.68

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