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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 185 and 77.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 185 and 77.72 is: 116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 185 = 77.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/185 = 77.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 185 × 77.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 14,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378.20/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.55

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