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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.80, 185.70 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.80, 185.70 and 89.97 is: 134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.80 : 185.70 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.80/185.70 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.80x = 185.70 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.80x = 16,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,707.43/123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.96

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