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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 185.95 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 185.95 and 72.60 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 185.95 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/185.95 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 185.95 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 13,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,500.52/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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