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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 185.64 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 185.64 and 87.68 is: 131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 185.64 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/185.64 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 185.64 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 16,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276.92/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.44

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