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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.60, 185.08 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.60, 185.08 and 91.12 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.60 : 185.08 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.60/185.08 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.60x = 185.08 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.60x = 16,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,864.49/123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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