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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 185.22 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 185.22 and 114.72 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 185.22 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/185.22 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 185.22 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 21,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248.44/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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