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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 186.03 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 186.03 and 89.54 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 186.03 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/186.03 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 186.03 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 16,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657.13/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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