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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.41, 184.96 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.41, 184.96 and 72.15 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.41 : 184.96 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.41/184.96 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.41x = 184.96 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.41x = 13,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,344.86/123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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