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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.47, 185.40 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.47, 185.40 and 111.72 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.47 : 185.40 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.47/185.40 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.47x = 185.40 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.47x = 20,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712.89/123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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