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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.95, 185.79 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.95, 185.79 and 72.69 is: 108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.95 : 185.79 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.95/185.79 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.95x = 185.79 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.95x = 13,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,505.08/123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.96

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