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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 185.88 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 185.88 and 110.78 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 185.88 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/185.88 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 185.88 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 20,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,591.79/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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