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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.32, 184.86 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.32, 184.86 and 71.96 is: 107.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.32 : 184.86 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.32/184.86 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.32x = 184.86 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.32x = 13,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,302.53/123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.87

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