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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 185.16 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 185.16 and 72.44 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 185.16 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/185.16 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 185.16 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 13,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,412.99/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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