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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.73, 185.25 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.73, 185.25 and 112.39 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.73 : 185.25 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.73/185.25 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.73x = 185.25 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.73x = 20,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820.21/123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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