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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.01, 405.06 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.01, 405.06 and 123.72 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.01 : 405.06 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.01/405.06 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.01x = 405.06 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.01x = 50,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,114.02/270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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