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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.21, 183.87 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.21, 183.87 and 111.24 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.21 : 183.87 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.21/183.87 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.21x = 183.87 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.21x = 20,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453.70/123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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