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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.64 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.64 and 71.68 is: 107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.64 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.64 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.64 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 13,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,235.00/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.60

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