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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.79, 185.52 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.79, 185.52 and 72.46 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.79 : 185.52 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.79/185.52 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.79x = 185.52 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.79x = 13,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,442.78/123.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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