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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 185.87 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 185.87 and 110.45 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 185.87 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/185.87 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 185.87 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 20,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,529.34/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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