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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 171.08 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 171.08 and 107.52 is: 148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 171.08 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/171.08 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 171.08 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 18,394.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,394.52/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.68

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