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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 186.24 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 186.24 and 110.50 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 186.24 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/186.24 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 186.24 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 20,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,579.52/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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