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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 185.07 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 185.07 and 111.94 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 185.07 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/185.07 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 185.07 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 20,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,716.74/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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