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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.77 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.77 and 87.87 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.77 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.77 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.77 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 16,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,323.61/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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