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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 186.24 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 186.24 and 89.96 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 186.24 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/186.24 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 186.24 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 16,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,754.15/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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