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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.41, 184.96 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.41, 184.96 and 72 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.41 : 184.96 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.41/184.96 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.41x = 184.96 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.41x = 13,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317.12/123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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