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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.95, 185.72 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.95, 185.72 and 78.18 is: 117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.95 : 185.72 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.95/185.72 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.95x = 185.72 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.95x = 14,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519.20/123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.14

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