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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.80, 185.52 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.80, 185.52 and 91.72 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.80 : 185.52 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.80/185.52 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.80x = 185.52 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.80x = 17,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.89/123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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