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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 184.90 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 184.90 and 72.26 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 184.90 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/184.90 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 184.90 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 13,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,361.16/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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