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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 185.75 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 185.75 and 112.26 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 185.75 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/185.75 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 185.75 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 20,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.30/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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