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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.11, 185.01 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.11, 185.01 and 71.76 is: 107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.11 : 185.01 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.11/185.01 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.11x = 185.01 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.11x = 13,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,276.32/123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.84

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