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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 185.61 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 185.61 and 89.58 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 185.61 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/185.61 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 185.61 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 16,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626.94/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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