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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 185.27 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 185.27 and 72.14 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 185.27 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/185.27 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 185.27 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 13,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,364.09/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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