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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.38, 184.95 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.38, 184.95 and 111.74 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.38 : 184.95 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.38/184.95 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.38x = 184.95 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.38x = 20,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,666.31/123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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