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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 185.90 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 185.90 and 88.11 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 185.90 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/185.90 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 185.90 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 16,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,379.21/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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