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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 184.65 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 184.65 and 111.60 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 184.65 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/184.65 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 184.65 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 20,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,606.94/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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