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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 183.78 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 183.78 and 110.88 is: 165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 183.78 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/183.78 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 183.78 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 20,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,377.53/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.51

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