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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 185.32 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 185.32 and 87.44 is: 131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 185.32 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/185.32 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 185.32 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 16,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204.38/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.01

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