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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 186.08 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 186.08 and 111.20 is: 166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 186.08 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/186.08 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 186.08 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 20,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692.10/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.98

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