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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 185.26 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 185.26 and 72.12 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 185.26 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/185.26 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 185.26 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 13,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,360.95/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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