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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 185.62 and 78.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 185.62 and 78.14 is: 117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 185.62 = 78.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/185.62 = 78.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 185.62 × 78.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 14,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504.35/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.20

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