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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 185.40 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 185.40 and 110.20 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 185.40 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/185.40 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 185.40 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 20,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431.08/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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