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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.02, 184.62 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.02, 184.62 and 71.64 is: 107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.02 : 184.62 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.02/184.62 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.02x = 184.62 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.02x = 13,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,226.18/123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.51

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