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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 185.64 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 185.64 and 111.28 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 185.64 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/185.64 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 185.64 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 20,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,658.02/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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