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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 183.78 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 183.78 and 112.86 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 183.78 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/183.78 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 183.78 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 20,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,741.41/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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