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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 185.76 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 185.76 and 76.05 is: 114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 185.76 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/185.76 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 185.76 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 14,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,127.05/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.08

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