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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.60, 185.44 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.60, 185.44 and 87.50 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.60 : 185.44 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.60/185.44 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.60x = 185.44 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.60x = 16,226
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226/123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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