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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.64, 184.17 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.64, 184.17 and 113.11 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.64 : 184.17 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.64/184.17 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.64x = 184.17 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.64x = 20,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,831.43/123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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