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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 185.04 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 185.04 and 112.88 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 185.04 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/185.04 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 185.04 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 20,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,887.32/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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