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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.63, 184.97 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.63, 184.97 and 72.32 is: 108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.63 : 184.97 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.63/184.97 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.63x = 184.97 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.63x = 13,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,375.74/123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.19

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