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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 185.04 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 185.04 and 111.28 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 185.04 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/185.04 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 185.04 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 20,591.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,591.25/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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