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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.71, 185.51 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.71, 185.51 and 72.68 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.71 : 185.51 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.71/185.51 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.71x = 185.51 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.71x = 13,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482.12/123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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