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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 185.89 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 185.89 and 69.72 is: 104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 185.89 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/185.89 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 185.89 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 12,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960.25/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.62

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