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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.03, 184.32 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.03, 184.32 and 71.58 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.03 : 184.32 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.03/184.32 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.03x = 184.32 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.03x = 13,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194.12/123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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