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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 185 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 185 and 72 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 185 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/185 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 185 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 13,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,320/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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