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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.66, 185.29 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.66, 185.29 and 72.16 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.66 : 185.29 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.66/185.29 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.66x = 185.29 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.66x = 13,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,369.88/123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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