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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 183.62 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 183.62 and 111.45 is: 166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 183.62 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/183.62 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 183.62 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 20,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,464.45/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.30

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