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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 185.43 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 185.43 and 107.72 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 185.43 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/185.43 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 185.43 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 19,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974.52/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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