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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.71, 185.58 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.71, 185.58 and 68.87 is: 103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.71 : 185.58 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.71/185.58 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.71x = 185.58 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.71x = 12,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,779.97/123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.31

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