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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.51, 185.08 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.51, 185.08 and 72.16 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.51 : 185.08 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.51/185.08 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.51x = 185.08 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.51x = 13,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,355.37/123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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