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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.66, 185.56 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.66, 185.56 and 87.17 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.66 : 185.56 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.66/185.56 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.66x = 185.56 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.66x = 16,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175.27/123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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