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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 185.44 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 185.44 and 69.72 is: 104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 185.44 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/185.44 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 185.44 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 12,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,928.14/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.44

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