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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 185.22 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 185.22 and 110.70 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 185.22 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/185.22 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 185.22 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 20,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503.85/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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