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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.32, 185.63 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.32, 185.63 and 112.55 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.32 : 185.63 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.32/185.63 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.32x = 185.63 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.32x = 20,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,891.17/123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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