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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.51, 185.18 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.51, 185.18 and 110.55 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.51 : 185.18 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.51/185.18 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.51x = 185.18 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.51x = 20,471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,471.10/123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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