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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.71, 185.40 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.71, 185.40 and 72.27 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.71 : 185.40 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.71/185.40 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.71x = 185.40 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.71x = 13,398.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,398.86/123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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