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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.88 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.88 and 86.16 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.88 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.88 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.88 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 16,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015.42/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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