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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.65, 185.41 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.65, 185.41 and 88.48 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.65 : 185.41 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.65/185.41 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.65x = 185.41 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.65x = 16,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404.63/123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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