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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 186 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 186 and 110.40 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 186 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/186 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 186 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 20,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534.40/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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