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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 184.52 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 184.52 and 71.80 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 184.52 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/184.52 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 184.52 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 13,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,248.54/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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