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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 185.99 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 185.99 and 72.51 is: 108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 185.99 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/185.99 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 185.99 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 13,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486.47/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.79

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