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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 185.44 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 185.44 and 65.86 is: 98.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 185.44 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/185.44 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 185.44 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 12,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,213.08/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.72

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