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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.62, 185.49 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.62, 185.49 and 68.78 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.62 : 185.49 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.62/185.49 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.62x = 185.49 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.62x = 12,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,758.47/123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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