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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.49, 185.05 and 110.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.49, 185.05 and 110.67 is: 165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.49 : 185.05 = 110.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.49/185.05 = 110.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.49x = 185.05 × 110.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.49x = 20,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,479.48/123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.84

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