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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.62, 185.22 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.62, 185.22 and 87.49 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.62 : 185.22 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.62/185.22 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.62x = 185.22 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.62x = 16,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204.90/123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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