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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.60, 184.64 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.60, 184.64 and 87.44 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.60 : 184.64 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.60/184.64 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.60x = 184.64 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.60x = 16,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144.92/123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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