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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.70, 185.31 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.70, 185.31 and 91.18 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.70 : 185.31 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.70/185.31 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.70x = 185.31 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.70x = 16,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896.57/123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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