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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.74, 185.55 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.74, 185.55 and 72.39 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.74 : 185.55 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.74/185.55 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.74x = 185.55 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.74x = 13,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432.59/123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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