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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.32, 184.70 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.32, 184.70 and 111.18 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.32 : 184.70 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.32/184.70 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.32x = 184.70 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.32x = 20,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534.95/123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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