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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 185.82 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 185.82 and 111.61 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 185.82 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/185.82 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 185.82 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 20,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,739.37/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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