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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 184.63 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 184.63 and 108.36 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 184.63 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/184.63 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 184.63 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 20,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006.51/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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