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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.75, 185.69 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.75, 185.69 and 111.14 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.75 : 185.69 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.75/185.69 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.75x = 185.69 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.75x = 20,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637.59/123.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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